Readers share their Ike photos

The costliest hurricane in Texas history slammed ashore in the Galveston area about 2 a.m. Sept. 13, 2008.

By Andy Warren

on September 8, 2013 7:57 AM

Photo: C.M. Blair

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My friend Tommy and I drove to Galveston a few hours before the full force of Ike, took pictures and then drove back to Houston and took pictures during and after the storm.

My friend Tommy and I drove to Galveston a few hours before the full force of Ike, took pictures and then drove back to Houston and took pictures during and after the storm.

Photo: Steve Shapiro

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My friend Tommy and I drove to Galveston a few hours before the full force of Ike, took pictures and then drove back to Houston and took pictures during and after the storm.

My friend Tommy and I drove to Galveston a few hours before the full force of Ike, took pictures and then drove back to Houston and took pictures during and after the storm.

Photo: Steve Shapiro

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Behind me is I-45 just north of downtown near North Main.

Behind me is I-45 just north of downtown near North Main.

Photo: Ricardo Pacheco-Vega

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Damage from Hurricane Ike.

Damage from Hurricane Ike.

Photo: Peter Zama

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Damage from Hurricane Ike.

Damage from Hurricane Ike.

Photo: Peter Zama

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The storm surge was neck-deep in my yard in Clear Lake Shores, a small island/town between Kemah and League City. I took these photos several days after the flooding, when allowed back onto the island. This is Grove Street, a paved road that leads up to my house on East Shore Drive. Grove used to be almost completely shaded by trees. less

The storm surge was neck-deep in my yard in Clear Lake Shores, a small island/town between Kemah and League City. I took these photos several days after the flooding, when allowed back onto the island. This is ... more

What you can’t see (or smell) are the bins and rotting fish that washed in from the fish markets in Seabrook.

What you can’t see (or smell) are the bins and rotting fish that washed in from the fish markets in Seabrook.

Photo: Karen Heck

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Another view of the debris in my driveway and deck.

Another view of the debris in my driveway and deck.

Photo: Karen Heck

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Large boats washed onto the island and in yards.

Large boats washed onto the island and in yards.

Photo: Karen Heck

Large boats washed onto the island and in yards. Photo-5155304.69790 - seattlepi.com

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The North and West Shore photos show large boats that washed onto the island and in yards, as well as some of the damage to homes.

The North and West Shore photos show large boats that washed onto the island and in yards, as well as some of the damage to homes.

Photo: Karen Heck

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The North Shore photos show large boats that washed onto the island and in yards, as well as some of the damage to homes.

The North Shore photos show large boats that washed onto the island and in yards, as well as some of the damage to homes.

Photo: Karen Heck

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The Kitchen photo shows the mud that was left behind, and the watermark on the dishwasher. My home was on pier and beam and about 3-1/2 feet above ground, but 14 inches of water flooded the house. The door in the Back Deck photo is the same door you see in the kitchen photo. less

The Kitchen photo shows the mud that was left behind, and the watermark on the dishwasher. My home was on pier and beam and about 3-1/2 feet above ground, but 14 inches of water flooded the house. The door in ... more

Photo: Karen Heck

The Kitchen photo shows the mud that was left behind, and the... Photo-5155299.69790 - seattlepi.com

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Temporary home was the travel trailer I rented and had placed in our front yard while repairs were made to our home. My teenage son and I lived there with our dogs and cat for five months. We spent the first three months at a friend’s house. less

Temporary home was the travel trailer I rented and had placed in our front yard while repairs were made to our home. My teenage son and I lived there with our dogs and cat for five months. We spent the first ... more

Photo: Karen Heck

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This was the scene on FM 518 in Pearland. Photo-5155297.69790 - seattlepi.com

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This was the scene on FM 518 in Pearland.

This was the scene on FM 518 in Pearland.

Photo: Cameron Covington

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This is what was left of our home on the Bolivar Peninsula after Ike. Taken 09-28-05.

This is what was left of our home on the Bolivar Peninsula after Ike. Taken 09-28-05.

Photo: Dianne Ledet

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Damage from Hurricane Ike.

Damage from Hurricane Ike.

Photo: C.M. Blair

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Damage from Hurricane Ike.

Damage from Hurricane Ike.

Photo: C.M. Blair

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Damage from Hurricane Ike.

Damage from Hurricane Ike.

Photo: C.M. Blair

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Damage from Hurricane Ike.

Damage from Hurricane Ike.

Photo: C.M. Blair

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The storm pushed a lot of water into the bay. Almost everything on the north side of Clear Lake was flooded. The Classic Cafe had about 6 to 7 feet of water in it when I drove by. There was a sailboat floating in the parking lot behind the cafe. All bridges on NASA One had at least one boat resting against them. less

The storm pushed a lot of water into the bay. Almost everything on the north side of Clear Lake was flooded. The Classic Cafe had about 6 to 7 feet of water in it when I drove by. There was a sailboat floating ... more

Photo: Charles Hulvey

The storm pushed a lot of water into the bay. Almost everything on... Photo-5169917.69790 - seattlepi.com

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Next to the Hilton on Nasa Road One, the marina there is gone. The boat in the foreground is about 20 yards off the highway. Note all the sunken craft behind.

Next to the Hilton on Nasa Road One, the marina there is gone. The boat in the foreground is about 20 yards off the highway. Note all the sunken craft behind.

Photo: Charles Hulvey

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A 38-foot power boat floats in the street and parking lot behind the Hilton in Bal Harbour. Note the flooded pickup truck next to it in the third photo.

A 38-foot power boat floats in the street and parking lot behind the Hilton in Bal Harbour. Note the flooded pickup truck next to it in the third photo.

Photo: Charles Hulvey

A 38-foot power boat floats in the street and parking lot behind... Photo-5169918.69790 - seattlepi.com

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These photos are from the Sunday after landfall in San Leon, Tx.

These photos are from the Sunday after landfall in San Leon, Tx.

Photo: Rick Drosche

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These photos are from the Sunday after landfall in San Leon, Tx.

These photos are from the Sunday after landfall in San Leon, Tx.

Photo: Rick Drosche

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This picture is of my son Michael Casanover putting an American flag on what was left of his house after Ike hit. He lived on Oak Island, Texas in Chambers County the water got to at lease 15 feet in this area his house was 8 feet in the air. less

This picture is of my son Michael Casanover putting an American flag on what was left of his house after Ike hit. He lived on Oak Island, Texas in Chambers County the water got to at lease 15 feet in this area ... more

Photo: Cynthia Sanders-Froehlich

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This is a picture of the gym in the intermediate school where my husband works. The floor completely buckled.

This is a picture of the gym in the intermediate school where my husband works. The floor completely buckled.

Photo: Amy Graham

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Davey Tree sent hundreds of crews and trucks to help clean up vegetation in the wake of Hurricane Ike.

Davey Tree sent hundreds of crews and trucks to help clean up vegetation in the wake of Hurricane Ike.

Photo: Jennifer Lennox

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Davey Tree sent hundreds of crews and trucks to help clean up vegetation in the wake of Hurricane Ike.

Davey Tree sent hundreds of crews and trucks to help clean up vegetation in the wake of Hurricane Ike.

Photo: Jennifer Lennox, The Davey Tree Expert Company

Davey Tree sent hundreds of crews and trucks to help clean up... Photo-5163956.69790 - seattlepi.com